An early and influential exponent of songwriting as Art rather than commercial craft. Some of his peers (Leonard Cohen) went on to establish a viable ad sustainable long term niche. Others (Van Morrison) refuned their schtick into something approaching commerciality. Ackles remained an (influential) cult figure. Significant. File under: Songwriting as Art
In the music library: American Gothic David Ackles
Links: Wikipedia Official web site AllMusic
Obituary: David Ackles American Gothic - The Road To David Ackles